User:Zai Lynch/Mentoring At OIs - Revision history

Zai Lynch: infobox about current state of the OIs

2008-08-11T03:18:14Z

infobox about current state of the OIs

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	{{Help Header\|noCat=*}}		{{Help Header\|noCat=*}}{{Help/Box\|Note!\|Linden Labs stops the usage of the Orientation Islands. Residents are currently starting at improved Help Islands and might soon start at new InfoHubs, so called MegaHubs. Please read the [http://vteamblog.com/ VTeam Blog] (in particular [http://vteamblog.com/2008/08/01/hi-is-the-new-black-officially/ this posting] and the following [http://vteamblog.com/2008/08/05/qa-with-blue-linden-oihi-changes-august-4-2008-2pm-pdt-edited-transcript/ Q&A with Blue Linden], as well as future announcements on this topic.}}
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Zai Lynch: {{Help Header|noCat=*}}

2008-08-11T03:01:27Z

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Zai Lynch: typing anim

2008-07-19T06:58:56Z

typing anim

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	*You don't ''need to'' spend money since there are lots of freebies too		*You don't ''need to'' spend money since there are lots of freebies too
	From my point of view, the "''create and sell content''" point is the most important one, since the possibility for any Resident to create own content is what makes Second Life the exciting world it is. Tell them that they got the ability to create any object they are seeing around them and that SL even got an own scripting language. Direct them to Help Island to learn more about building, in case they are interested in it. While staying at an OI, remember that you are ''not glued'' there. You are - of course - free to leave with the Resident in order to guide and to mentor him/her. Mentors are ''not only'' there to answer questions when asked but also to introduce to the world and to teach (in case they like to).		From my point of view, the "''create and sell content''" point is the most important one, since the possibility for any Resident to create own content is what makes Second Life the exciting world it is. Tell them that they got the ability to create any object they are seeing around them and that SL even got an own scripting language. Direct them to Help Island to learn more about building, in case they are interested in it. While staying at an OI, remember that you are ''not glued'' there. You are - of course - free to leave with the Resident in order to guide and to mentor him/her. Mentors are ''not only'' there to answer questions when asked but also to introduce to the world and to teach (in case they like to).

			===Typing anim and strong AOs===
			It is a quite popular gimmick to disable the automated typing animation via the debug menu or to use an AO with high priority standing animations, to overwrite the typing... This might confuse new Residents, in case you tend to use long sentences. They might start to think that you stopped helping them and will leave or start feeling uncertain. Pleace concider to either turn typing anim on / change your AO, while you're at the OI or brake your sentences down into parts, so the new Residents can notice that you're continuing to write.
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Zai Lynch: multi-lang and category added

2008-07-13T08:36:52Z

multi-lang and category added

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	===Welcoming other Helpers===		===Welcoming other Helpers===
	While you're standing at an OI, it might happen that another Mentor drops by. Please remember that we're Mentors, not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highlander_%28film%29 Highlanders], so there can be more then one! In fact, Mentoring as a team can be a fun and functional thing. You'll have someone at your side to chat to in case it's becoming boring and you'll also have someone to assist in case it's becoming busy.		While you're standing at an OI, it might happen that another Mentor drops by. Please remember that we're Mentors, not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highlander_%28film%29 Highlanders], so there can be more then one! In fact, Mentoring as a team can be a fun and functional thing. You'll have someone at your side to chat with in case it's becoming boring and you'll also have someone to assist in case it's becoming busy.

	===Glitches with some new Avatars===		===Glitches with some new Avatars===
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Zai Lynch: distinguished FAQ types

2008-07-13T08:30:08Z

distinguished FAQ types

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	===How to explain===		===How to explain===
	New Residents are not familiar with the language of Second Life yet. Instead of telling a New Resident to 'Open your inventory,' try saying instead, 'Please open your INVENTORY by clicking the blue Inventory button at the bottom right corner of your screen." Some people are not even familiar with key strokes. Telling them to "CTRL-R" might suffice for some nerdy types, but most likely they might need to be told to "Press and hold the CTRL button on your keyboard and tap the R key once. Then let both of them go." Don't treat them like idiots, but make no assumptions -- they might not be as adept as you.		New Residents are not familiar with the [[Glossary\|language of Second Life]] yet. Instead of telling a New Resident to 'Open your inventory,' try saying instead, 'Please open your INVENTORY by clicking the blue Inventory button at the bottom right corner of your screen." Some people are not even familiar with key strokes. Telling them to "CTRL-R" might suffice for some nerdy types, but most likely they might need to be told to "Press and hold the CTRL button on your keyboard and tap the R key once. Then let both of them go." Don't treat them like idiots, but make no assumptions -- they might not be as adept as you.

	===Prepare for basic FAQ===		===Prepare for basic FAQ from new Residents===
	Prepare yourself for basic FAQ like "''How can I make money?''" and "''Where to find a job?''". Try to provide a variaty of possibilities so the Residents are able to choose the answer which fits best for their needs. The "''How can I make money?''" answer for example could be answered with (using keywords here, would need further explanation for the Resident)		Prepare yourself for basic FAQ like "''How can I make money?''" and "''Where to find a job?''". Try to provide a variaty of possibilities so the Residents are able to choose the answer which fits best for their needs. The "''How can I make money?''" answer for example could be answered with (using keywords here, would need further explanation for the Resident)
	*Sign up for a premium account to receive a weekly stipend		*Sign up for a premium account to receive a weekly stipend
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	== OI related FAQ ==		==OI related FAQ from Mentors==
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	=====When I leave an OI or HI, my ''Home'' destination is the first place I TP from there. Any chance to avoid that?=====		=====When I leave an OI or HI, my ''Home'' destination is the first place I TP from there. Any chance to avoid that?=====

Zai Lynch: User:Zai Lynch/Sandbox/Mentoring At OIs moved to User:Zai Lynch/Mentoring At OIs: unsandboxed

2008-07-13T08:21:03Z

User:Zai Lynch/Sandbox/Mentoring At OIs moved to User:Zai Lynch/Mentoring At OIs: unsandboxed

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Zai Lynch: expanded freebie and FAQ topic, added suggestion from lum to the "how to explain" topic

2008-07-13T08:19:42Z

expanded freebie and FAQ topic, added suggestion from lum to the "how to explain" topic

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	===Dropping Freebies===		===Dropping Freebies===
	We all know and love freebies, but bombing new Resindents with free items isn't really helpful. Please select carefully what you would like to hand out and vary it depending on the Residents needs and favour.		We all know and love freebies, but bombing new Resindents with free items isn't really helpful. Please select carefully what you would like to hand out and vary it depending on the Residents needs and favour. If the Resident would like to be a feary for example, you'd most probably make her/him very happy with some wings and a particle poofer. While just randomly dropping boxes with "500 free dresses" and "7 million wings" has a good intention but might just overwhelm the Resident. Btw: Dropping boxed items at OIs should be avoided anyway since there isn't any spot to unbox. Please drop freebies either one by one or in folders. In case you would like to drop single landmarks, make sure to instruct the Resident '''not''' to click the teleport button. Since the landmarks are popping up by default when received, the Resident will otherwise most likely poof within the blink of an eye and not be able to finish the tutorials.

	===How to explain===		===How to explain===
	Instead of ~~saying things like "~~'~~'Please open~~ your ~~invenotry.''" please consider explaining in more detail. Something like "~~''Please open your ~~inventory~~ by ~~pressing~~ the ~~'''~~Inventory~~'''~~ button in the ~~lower~~ right corner of your screen''".		New Residents are not familiar with the language of Second Life yet. Instead of telling a New Resident to 'Open your inventory,' try saying instead, 'Please open your INVENTORY by clicking the blue Inventory button at the bottom right corner of your screen." Some people are not even familiar with key strokes. Telling them to "CTRL-R" might suffice for some nerdy types, but most likely they might need to be told to "Press and hold the CTRL button on your keyboard and tap the R key once. Then let both of them go." Don't treat them like idiots, but make no assumptions -- they might not be as adept as you.

	===Prepare for basic FAQ===		===Prepare for basic FAQ===
	Prepare yourself for basic FAQ like "''How can I make money?''" and "''Where to find a job?''". <explanation>		Prepare yourself for basic FAQ like "''How can I make money?''" and "''Where to find a job?''". Try to provide a variaty of possibilities so the Residents are able to choose the answer which fits best for their needs. The "''How can I make money?''" answer for example could be answered with (using keywords here, would need further explanation for the Resident)
			*Sign up for a premium account to receive a weekly stipend
			*Exchange US$ for L$
			*Camp
			*Money Tree
			*Job
			*Create and sell content
			*You don't ''need to'' spend money since there are lots of freebies too
			From my point of view, the "''create and sell content''" point is the most important one, since the possibility for any Resident to create own content is what makes Second Life the exciting world it is. Tell them that they got the ability to create any object they are seeing around them and that SL even got an own scripting language. Direct them to Help Island to learn more about building, in case they are interested in it. While staying at an OI, remember that you are ''not glued'' there. You are - of course - free to leave with the Resident in order to guide and to mentor him/her. Mentors are ''not only'' there to answer questions when asked but also to introduce to the world and to teach (in case they like to).
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Zai Lynch at 04:38, 13 July 2008

2008-07-13T04:38:07Z

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	Instead of saying things like "''Please open your invenotry.''" please consider explaining in more detail. Something like "''Please open your inventory by pressing the '''Inventory''' button in the lower right corner of your screen''".		Instead of saying things like "''Please open your invenotry.''" please consider explaining in more detail. Something like "''Please open your inventory by pressing the '''Inventory''' button in the lower right corner of your screen''".

			===Prepare for basic FAQ===
			Prepare yourself for basic FAQ like "''How can I make money?''" and "''Where to find a job?''". <explanation>
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Zai Lynch: menu fix

2008-07-12T03:36:10Z

menu fix

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	#Once a new Resident left an Orientation Island, there is bascically no way to return.{{footnote\|There are some rare exceptions when a Resident '''is''' able to return to an OI. Residents might return by (accidentally or intentionally) crashing the viewer prior to their first log off on mainland and then logging back in to their ''last location''. They can also TP from one Oriantation Island to another (only by TP invite!). Last chance to return with the same account is, to become a Mentor.}}		#Once a new Resident left an Orientation Island, there is bascically no way to return.{{footnote\|There are some rare exceptions when a Resident '''is''' able to return to an OI. Residents might return by (accidentally or intentionally) crashing the viewer prior to their first log off on mainland and then logging back in to their ''last location''. They can also TP from one Oriantation Island to another (only by TP invite!). Last chance to return with the same account is, to become a Mentor.}}
	#New Residents can't TP by using the map (map just displays a blue area, no sims) or via search (the TP button in search isn't highlighted/clickable).		#New Residents can't TP by using the map (map just displays a blue area, no sims) or via search (the TP button in search isn't highlighted/clickable).
	#To be able to TP someone to an OI, that person needs to be either a Mentor, a new Resident at another OI or a Linden '''and''' ''view admin option'' needs to be activated.{{footnote\|Activate admin options with CTRL-ALT-V on a PC or CMD-OPT-V on a Mac. Or go to ''~~View~~'' -> ''Show admin options''}}		#To be able to TP someone to an OI, that person needs to be either a Mentor, a new Resident at another OI or a Linden '''and''' ''view admin option'' needs to be activated.{{footnote\|Activate admin options with CTRL-ALT-V on a PC or CMD-OPT-V on a Mac. Or go to ''Advanced'' -> ''Show admin options''}}
	#The latest Orientation Guide HUD (2.13) can only be attached at restricted Orientation Islands. Scripts of this HUD can't be reset and the HUD detaches outomatically in case the avatar wearing it isn't on an OI anymore.{{footnote\|You can obtain a recent Orientation Guide in [http://slurl.com/secondlife/SLVEC/166/159/22 Neovo's Kiosk #32 in SLVEC]}}		#The latest Orientation Guide HUD (2.13) can only be attached at restricted Orientation Islands. Scripts of this HUD can't be reset and the HUD detaches outomatically in case the avatar wearing it isn't on an OI anymore.{{footnote\|You can obtain a recent Orientation Guide in [http://slurl.com/secondlife/SLVEC/166/159/22 Neovo's Kiosk #32 in SLVEC]}}
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Zai Lynch: some spelling

2008-07-12T03:26:53Z

some spelling

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	== Info ==		== Info ==
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	This page is a collection of topics, suggested for the ''Mentoring at OIs'' part of a proposed [[Mentoring Basics Class Concept\|Mentoring Basics Class]]. Because of the similar topic, the content has an overlap with my [[User:Zai Lynch/Mentoring 101\|Mentoring 101]]. While every Mentor will find a unique way of ~~mentering~~, none of the stated suggestions are really required to adhere. They are just thought to be proposals and it's up to every Mentor decide what's best.		This page is a collection of topics, suggested for the ''Mentoring at OIs'' part of a proposed [[Mentoring Basics Class Concept\|Mentoring Basics Class]]. Because of the similar topic, the content has an overlap with my [[User:Zai Lynch/Mentoring 101\|Mentoring 101]]. While every Mentor will find a unique way of mentoring, none of the stated suggestions are really required to adhere. They are just thought to be proposals and it's up to every Mentor decide what's best.
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	===Glitches with some new Avatars===		===Glitches with some new Avatars===
	Some of the [[Default Avatar Designers\|new default ~~dvatars~~]] might cause problems for new Residents. The prim based avatars will make it hard for them to alter their appearance, since they can't just click on their body and choose "appearance..." like the tutorial suggests.{{footnote\|Please consider voting on {{Jira\|VWR-808}} in order to change it.}} They will have to click their name instead. Please explain them how to easily switch outfits via drag and drop from the library.<br>		Some of the [[Default Avatar Designers\|new default avatars]] might cause problems for new Residents. The prim based avatars will make it hard for them to alter their appearance, since they can't just click on their body and choose "appearance..." like the tutorial suggests.{{footnote\|Please consider voting on {{Jira\|VWR-808}} in order to change it.}} They will have to click their name instead. Please explain to them how to easily switch outfits via drag and drop from the library.<br>
	Another current issue is, that Residents who chose the new ''Girl Next Door'' outfit might be eyeless because of {{Jira\|MISC-1390}}. Handing out freebie eyes (or explaining how to take the ones from the library) is welcomed much =)		Another current issue is, that Residents who chose the new ''Girl Next Door'' outfit might be eyeless because of {{Jira\|MISC-1390}}. Handing out freebie eyes (or explaining how to take the ones from the library) is welcomed much =)